This Swiss Chocolate Cake is a timeless dessert that’s rich, moist, and bursting with deep chocolate flavor. Topped with a smooth chocolate glaz, it’s perfect and sure to satisfy all chocolate lovers!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 🍫 1 cup Swiss chocolate, melted (or your favorite milk chocolate bar)
- 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🥄 2 cups granulated sugar
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍞 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 tsp baking powder
- 🥄 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 🍫 1 cup Swiss chocolate, chopped
- 🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 🥛 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 🥄 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
2️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Eggs & Chocolate
3️⃣ Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the melted Swiss chocolate and vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Alternate Wet & Dry
5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 6: Bake
6️⃣ Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Make the Glaze
8️⃣ In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped Swiss chocolate, butter, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Step 8: Assemble & Glaze
9️⃣ Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of glaze over the top. Add the second cake layer and pour the remaining glaze over the entire cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
10️⃣ Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes before serving.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Rich & Moist: The buttermilk and Swiss chocolate create a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Timeless Flavor: A nostalgic dessert that never goes out of style.
- Customizable: Pair with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Indulge in this decadent Old-Fashioned Swiss Chocolate Cake and transport yourself to a world of chocolate bliss! 🍫✨